adam_knox Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 Hey gang, thought this would be a quick job, but no, gotta make it hard for myself. Noticed some rust forming on the brake plate ?(where the shoes are mounted). Its got 30% rust starting, 60% clear metal, and 10%original black paint. Going to paint it real quick, but need to get all the grim off. Currently using brake cleaner (spray can) and a wire brush. Brake cleaner is semi-expensive, and proving not that effective and loosening up 60 yr old grim. Any quick tips for getting this stuff off easily or is my elbow grease the best degreaser? In the garage at the moment, so if anyone's got a tip let me know! Thanks! Quote
rolliejoe Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 wire wheel or cup, simple green to cut the grease. Quote
adam_knox Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Posted May 15, 2009 wire wheel or cup, simple green to cut the grease. Thanks! Forgot all about that wire cup! Quote
dezeldoc Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 easy off oven cleaner, the industrial kind. it will clean it like new! Quote
TodFitch Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 I find that bathroom cleaner does a pretty good job on light coatings of road grime and grease. Not sure how it would work on really thick heavy layers but it might be worth a try. Don C ought to toss in his opinion as he is known for, among other things, being a master at removing undercoatney. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 this is easy..find a bud who happens to be doing the exact same job on the exact same car..visit..when his back is turned substitute yours for his newly refinished units..explain the theory of time warps etc.. at my local hardware store in conjunction with the simple green, purple power and such is even a better cleaner, brown soap variety called B52..if you can luck onto some of this stuff..you will not be disappointed..as always to accelerate any cleaning, remove as much lose grease and grime by scraping etc... Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 15, 2009 Report Posted May 15, 2009 I find that bathroom cleaner does a pretty good job on light coatings of road grime and grease. Not sure how it would work on really thick heavy layers but it might be worth a try.Don C ought to toss in his opinion as he is known for, among other things, being a master at removing undercoatney. I see my repuatation arrives before I do:D Forget the chemicals and use a rotating wire brush with eye protection. Quote
chopt50wgn Posted May 18, 2009 Report Posted May 18, 2009 Howa bout some good ole brake cleaner. Spray it on, it dries fast and then wire wheel. Quote
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